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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.76, 53.52 and 36.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.76, 53.52 and 36.36 is: 50.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.76 : 53.52 = 36.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.76/53.52 = 36.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.76x = 53.52 × 36.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.76x = 1,945.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,945.99/38.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.21

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